Another one steps down.
FBI Director Paul Abbate retired right before President Donald Trump took the vow on Monday.
And this comes after becoming acting chief right after Christopher Wray’s retirement.
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That was pretty quick.
In a farewell email, he said, “I stuck around for continuity, but I’m out with new leadership inbound.”
No other reason?
Kash Patel is set to take the top job.
Until that happens, Brian Driscoll gets the position.
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Acting FBI Director Paul Abbate retires just minutes before Trump takes office: report https://t.co/kbkCozA8W3 #FoxNews
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CBS News reports:
FBI’s longtime deputy director, who had been expected to temporarily replace director Christopher Wray on an acting basis during the transition into the new
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